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VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

Granted Brighton and Hove BH2010/00859 Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

1 x Elm tree - 30% crown reduction, 15% crown thin, clean crown, remove ivy

As published by the council, reference BH2010/00859

Application record

Reference
BH2010/00859
Type
Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
Status
Decided
Decision
Approved
Received
22 Mar 2010
Validated
25 Mar 2010
Decided
12 May 2010
Ward
Withdean
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
BN1 6NP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Brighton and Hove register

This site has had 6 applications since 2000: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • BH2015/01512 Granted

    VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

    Erection of single storey eco building with integrated solar panel roof.

    Decided 14 Jul 2015 Full applications
  • BH2014/02354 Withdrawn

    VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

    Installation of 10no 8 metre high floodlights to artificial grass pitch.

    Decided 28 Nov 2014 Full applications
  • BH2013/00570 Granted

    VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

    Conversion of existing concrete basket ball court into an all weather football pitch.

    Decided 29 Apr 2013 Full applications
  • BH2008/01017 Withdrawn

    VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

    3 x Prunus - Fell, ivy covered

    Decided 17 Apr 2008 Trees
  • BH2000/00737/OA Withdrawn

    VARNDEAN SCHOOL, Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP

    Outline application for provision of additional classroom accommodation and alterations to access and parking including the addition of 1000 sq. metre teaching, dining and gymnasium area.

    Decided 23 Oct 2003 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Mar 2010

    Received by Brighton and Hove

  2. 25 Mar 2010

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 May 2010

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Brighton and Hove granted permission on 12 May 2010, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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